6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,005 miles

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problem #2

May 012004

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles
2003 Cadillac Deville [xxx]. you can push the brake pedal all the way to the floor and GM says this is normal. It is not acceptable to have a car where one can force the brake pedal to the floor. Updated 07/30/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Durham, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jan 032004

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
While driving 10 mph vehicle accelerated, and consumer tried to stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal. Brakes failed, but the vehicle slowed down to a stop without incident. Mechanic did a diagnostic test which found no errors or codes. Also, mechanic kept the vehicle for a week to see if the problem would occur again. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer was approaching a stop sign and was forced into the road almost hitting a beer truck when the brakes did not activate. (the ABS light had come on)

- Semora, NC, USA

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